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Tesla launches project to build new Megafactory in China The Megafactory in Lathrop, California, was Tesla’s first dedicated factory to produce Megapacks, which were previously produced at Gigafactory Nevada. It is still ramping up to its full capacity of 40 GWh worth of Megapacks, a battery pack for utility-scale energy storage projects, but it has

A lawsuit accusing legendary rock band Nirvana of publishing child sexual abuse images by using a picture of a naked four-month-old baby on an album cover has been revived. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s ruling that Spencer Elden, the baby on the cover of Nevermind, had waited too long

If you’ve been eyeing an Audi EV, now may be the time to make a move. Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger ($649 value) with the purchase or lease of select e-tron models. Audi offering free home EV charger in new deal According to a memo sent to dealers (via CarsDirect),

A Tesla Model Y was spotted towing a full-size tractor-trailer. Why? We don’t know. Is it smart? Probably not. Does it look badass? Absolutely. Electric vehicles are not known for their incredible towing capabilities when it comes to heavy capacity. They can pull them, but it affects their range so much that it isn’t popular

Camping, glamping, whatever you prefer, Ford looks to upgrade the experience with its next electric truck. Its latest idea enables the back of the truck’s cabin to pivot open like an SUV, creating a spacious room for you to enjoy the outdoors. Ford will upgrade camping with its next electric pickup Ford filed a patent

Tesla is reportedly having issues producing 4680 battery cells for the Cybertruck, but the report is a bit a sketchy. Today, Reuters released a report claiming that Tesla is having major issues with its 4680 battery cell production, and it is a “one of the main bottlenecks” in making the Cybertruck: Tesla’s Giga Texas factory

Hyundai is accelerating its shift to EVs as demand continues building. The South Korean automaker announced it will halt operations at two engine parts plants as it transitions its network from ICE vehicles. After hitting its highest exports ever last month, Hyundai is doubling down on EVs. The automaker’s exports surged nearly 30% YOY in

About half of Ford dealers have opted to sell EVs in 2024. Ford’s EV dealer program has around 1,550 participants. That’s down from around two-thirds around this time last year. Ford confirms 50% of dealers will sell EVs in 2024 Ford’s CEO Jim Farley revealed last December that 1,920 dealers, or around two-thirds of its

Chinese joint venture FAW Toyota is issuing its second major recall on the bZ3 EV in eight months since it hit the market overseas. The company’s latest filing pertains to over 25,000 electric sedans built this year, some of which present incorrect estimates of remaining battery capacity, some even losing complete power without warning. FAW-Toyota

Tesla’s new electricity retail program, Tesla Electric, has erased this homeowner’s electricity bill and paid him $1,000 in 2023. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric

Affordable EVs are on the way. Hyundai plans to launch a cheaper electric vehicle, the IONIQ 2, that will sit below the popular IONIQ 5 SUV. Hyundai is doubling down on its plans to become a top three EV maker by 2030. The Hyundai Motor Group (including Kia) plans to sell 3.6 million EVs by

Tesla has secured a new credit union partner to help reduce monthly electric car payments amid high interest rates. Over the last year, one of the biggest storylines around Tesla has been the high interest rates affecting prices. Tesla has consistently reduced its prices throughout the year in order to keep demand up – partly

A solar electric truck climbed the world’s highest volcano using solar power alone – and set a new world record for altitude for an EV. A Swiss team called Peak Evolution, which is sponsored by Austrian transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss, successfully climbed the western edge of Ojos del Salado, 6,500 meters above sea level

Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai’s largest supplier, will unveil its latest EV tech at CES next month. The leading global supplier is teasing its first transparent display screen using holographic tech. It will also introduce its future mobility vehicle for the first time. South Korea’s Hyundai Mobis is the sixth-largest auto supplier globally and the largest for

Photo by Ricky Esquivel on Pexels.com The Biden administration is worried about the “imminent wave” of Chinese battery factories being built in Mexico, which could further intensify the trade war between the US and China. Chinese companies MG, BYD, and Chery have all been scouting sites in Mexico and talking with officials, according to a

Tesla has reportedly decided not to give stock-based compensation to employees as part of their annual performance review. CEO Elon Musk has often claimed that Tesla has the best employee compensation in the auto industry and that’s because of its stock options. Just last month, Musk told a crowd at a New York Times conference:

A solar electric truck climbed the world’s highest volcano using solar power alone – and set a new world record for altitude for an EV. A Swiss team called Peak Evolution, which is sponsored by Austrian transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss, successfully climbed the western edge of Ojos del Salado, 6,500 meters above sea level

Lexus is already updating its first all-electric model. The 2024 Lexus RZ lineup is gaining a new RZ 300e model with more range and a cheaper starting price. 2024 Lexus RZ gains longer-range, cheaper 300e option Last April, the luxury brand unveiled its first electric vehicle, the 2023 RZ 450e. The EV is the start

Tesla has been partnering with major new home builders all over the US to deploy solar and Powerwalls, and it now claims to have deployed “over 600 solar neighborhoods”. Tesla neighborhood is a term that is being used for new developments where all the homes integrate all or part of Tesla’s power ecosystem, including the

VW, Audi and Porsche have all committed to use the Tesla-developed NACS connector starting in 2025. It’s one of the last dominos to fall towards universal adoption of the connector. NACS has taken the industry by storm this year, after Tesla released specifications of its charging connector in November 2022. It called it the “North American